**Public Meeting Notice**

*Notice is hereby given that the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LPEC) will hold a regular scheduled quarterly meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in a hybrid format at Healy Hall, Columbia County Public Works Department, located at 1054 Oregon Street, St. Helens, OR. 97051. 

* The purpose of this committee is to develop and maintain emergency response plans to protect the community from accidental releases of hazardous chemicals, in compliance with the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).

* These meetings will be held virtually. Information will be posted along with the agenda prior to each meeting date at  https://www.columbiacountyor.gov/meetings.

* Columbia County does not discriminate based on disability and will provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the County’s ADA Policy. To request accommodations or to review the County’s ADA Policy, please get in touch with the Public Works Department at 

Dated this 1st day of July 2026

For the  Local Emergency Planning Committee

   s/ Jacyn Normine, Administrator, BOCC    

For your information:

Spotlight News, KOHI, https://www.columbiacountyor.gov/meetings